Search results matching tags 'Professional Development', 'Administration', and 'Best Practices'http://sqlblog.com/search/SearchResults.aspx?o=DateDescending&tag=Professional+Development,Administration,Best+Practices&orTags=0Search results matching tags 'Professional Development', 'Administration', and 'Best Practices'en-USCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Build: 61129.1)Four New Slide Decks for SQL Server and IT Pros from the DevLink 2014 Conferencehttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/08/29/four-new-slide-decks-for-sql-server-and-it-pros-from-the-devlink-2014-conference.aspxFri, 29 Aug 2014 11:37:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:55015KKline<p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;">I always enjoy presenting at the&nbsp;<a href="http://devlink.net/">DevLink</a>&nbsp;conference, presented each summer in middle Tennessee. &nbsp;This year, I'm trying to be a better social media person and actually post my slides (in their most recent forms) on my SlideShare account for everyone to see and share. If you attended my session(s) and enjoyed them, feel free to download the content here. But it'd be even better if you&nbsp;<em>also&nbsp;</em>left a few words in the Comment section. Skip below to grab the slide decks.</p><p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;">Thanks very much! Enjoy,</p><p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;">-Kevin<br><a href="http://twitter.com/kekline">-Follow me on Twitter!</a><br><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/113032055249023350257?rel=author">-Google Author</a><br><a href="http://kevinekline.com/">-More content at KevinEKline.com</a></p><h1 style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;line-height:19px;"><br></h1><h2 style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;line-height:19px;">Microsoft SQL Server Internals &amp; Architecture</h2><p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;"><span>Let’s face it. You can effectively do many IT jobs related to Microsoft SQL Server without knowing the internals of how SQL Server works. Many great developers, DBAs, and designers get their day-to-day work completed on time and with reasonable quality while never really knowing what’s happening behind the scenes. But if you want to take your skills to the next level, it’s critical to know SQL Server’s internal processes and architecture. This session will answer questions like:&nbsp;</span><br><br><span>- What are the various areas of memory inside of SQL Server?&nbsp;</span><br><span>- How are queries handled behind the scenes?&nbsp;</span><br><span>- What does SQL Server do with procedural code, like functions, procedures, and triggers?&nbsp;</span><br><span>- What happens during checkpoints? Lazywrites?&nbsp;</span><br><span>- How are IOs handled with regards to transaction logs and database?&nbsp;</span><br><span>- What happens when transaction logs and databases grow or shrinks?&nbsp;</span><br><br><span>This fast paced session will take you through many aspects of the internal operations of SQL Server and, for those topics we don’t cover, will point you to resources where you can get more information.</span></p><p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;"><img class="mce-object mce-object-iframe" width="427" height="356" style="margin-bottom:5px;max-width:100%;" src="http://sqlblog.com/controlpanel/blogs/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"></p><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><strong><a title="Microsoft SQL Server internals &amp; architecture" target="_blank" href="https://www.slideshare.net/kkline84/ug-sql-server-internals-architecture">Microsoft SQL Server internals &amp; architecture</a>&nbsp;</strong>from&nbsp;<strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.slideshare.net/kkline84">Kevin Kline</a></strong></div><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><br></div><h2 style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;">Convince Me - Persuasion Techniques that Get Things Done for IT Pros</h2><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span>Ever wanted to convince the boss try something new, but didn't know where to start? Ever tried to lead your peers only to fail to achieve your goals? This session teaches you the eight techniques of influencing IT professionals, so that you can innovate and achieve change in your organization.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span>1. Learn about the fundamental difference between influence and authority and how you can achieve a high degree of influence without explicit authority.&nbsp;</span><br><span>2. Learn the eight techniques of influencing IT professionals, when to apply them, and how to best use them.&nbsp;</span><br><span>3. Discover the communication and procedural techniques that ensure your ideas get a hearing by bosses and peers, and how to best win support for them.&nbsp;</span></div><p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;"><img class="mce-object mce-object-iframe" width="427" height="356" style="margin-bottom:5px;max-width:100%;" src="http://sqlblog.com/controlpanel/blogs/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"></p><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><strong><a title="Convince me – persuasion techniques that get things done" target="_blank" href="https://www.slideshare.net/kkline84/convince-me-persuasion-techniques-that-get-things-done">Convince me – persuasion techniques that get things done</a>&nbsp;</strong>from&nbsp;<strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.slideshare.net/kkline84">Kevin Kline</a></strong></div><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><br></div><h2 style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;">Ten Query Tuning Techniques Every SQL Developer Should Know</h2><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span>SELECT statements have a reputation for being very easy to write, but hard to write very well. This session will take you through ten of the most problematic patterns and anti-patterns when writing queries and how to deal with them all. Loaded with live demonstrations and useful techniques, this session will teach you how to take your Microsoft SQL Server queries mundane to masterful.</span></div><p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;"><img class="mce-object mce-object-iframe" width="427" height="356" style="margin-bottom:5px;max-width:100%;" src="http://sqlblog.com/controlpanel/blogs/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"></p><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><strong><a title="Ten query tuning techniques every SQL Server programmer should know" target="_blank" href="https://www.slideshare.net/kkline84/ten-query-tuning-techniques-every-sql-server-programmer-should-know">Ten query tuning techniques every SQL Server programmer should know</a>&nbsp;</strong>from&nbsp;<strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.slideshare.net/kkline84">Kevin Kline</a></strong></div><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><br></div><h2 style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 10 DBA Mistakes on Microsoft SQL Server</h2><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span>Microsoft SQL Server is easier to administrate than any other mainstream relational database on the market. But “easier than everyone else” doesn’t mean it’s easy. And it doesn’t mean that database administration on SQL Server is problem free. Since SQL Server frequently grows up from small, home-grown applications, many IT professionals end up encountering issues that others have tackled and solved years ago. Why not learn from those who first blazed the trails of database administration, so that we don’t make the same mistakes over and over again. In fact, wouldn’t you like to learn about those mistakes before they ever happen?&nbsp;</span><br><br><span>There is a short list of mistakes that, if you know of them in advance, will make your life much easier. These mistakes are the “low hanging fruit” of application design, development, and administration. Once you apply the lessons learned from this session, you’ll find yourself performing at a higher level of efficiency and effectiveness than before.</span></div><p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;"><img class="mce-object mce-object-iframe" width="427" height="356" style="margin-bottom:5px;max-width:100%;" src="http://sqlblog.com/controlpanel/blogs/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"></p><div style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><strong><a title="Top 10 DBA Mistakes on Microsoft SQL Server" target="_blank" href="https://www.slideshare.net/kkline84/top-10-dba-mistakes-on-microsoft-sql-server-administration-mistakes">Top 10 DBA Mistakes on Microsoft SQL Server</a>&nbsp;</strong>from&nbsp;<strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.slideshare.net/kkline84">Kevin Kline</a></strong></div><h3 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;line-height:19px;margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;clear:both;">Related articles</h3><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.3333339691162px;line-height:19px;margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:hidden;"><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding:0px;list-style:none;display:block;float:left;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;width:104px;font-size:12px;margin:0px 5px 10px 0px;background:none;"><a target="_blank" style="padding:2px;display:block;text-decoration:none;" href="http://blogs.technet.com/b/cansql/archive/2014/08/18/18-free-sql-server-2014-azure-and-bi-virtual-labs.aspx"><img style="border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;padding:0px;margin:0px;border:0px;display:block;width:100px;max-width:100%;" src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_10_150_150.jpg"></a><a target="_blank" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;line-height:12pt;height:80px;padding:5px 2px 0px;" href="http://blogs.technet.com/b/cansql/archive/2014/08/18/18-free-sql-server-2014-azure-and-bi-virtual-labs.aspx">Blog Post: 18 Free SQL Server 2014, Azure and BI virtual labs</a></li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding:0px;list-style:none;display:block;float:left;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;width:104px;font-size:12px;margin:0px 5px 10px 0px;background:none;"><a target="_blank" style="padding:2px;display:block;text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.eweek.com/cloud/microsoft-kicks-off-its-nosql-azure-documentdb-preview.html"><img style="border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;padding:0px;margin:0px;border:0px;display:block;width:100px;max-width:100%;" src="http://i.zemanta.com/293342475_150_150.jpg"></a><a target="_blank" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;line-height:12pt;height:80px;padding:5px 2px 0px;" href="http://www.eweek.com/cloud/microsoft-kicks-off-its-nosql-azure-documentdb-preview.html">Microsoft Kicks Off Its NoSQL Azure DocumentDB Preview</a></li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding:0px;list-style:none;display:block;float:left;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;width:104px;font-size:12px;margin:0px 5px 10px 0px;background:none;"><a target="_blank" style="padding:2px;display:block;text-decoration:none;" href="http://blogs.cisco.com/datacenter/tpc-h-benchmark-establishes-cisco-ucs-c240-as-the-fastest-two-socket-server-for-microsoft-sql-server-2014/"><img style="border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;padding:0px;margin:0px;border:0px;display:block;width:100px;max-width:100%;" src="http://i.zemanta.com/292780141_150_150.jpg"></a><a target="_blank" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;line-height:12pt;height:80px;padding:5px 2px 0px;" href="http://blogs.cisco.com/datacenter/tpc-h-benchmark-establishes-cisco-ucs-c240-as-the-fastest-two-socket-server-for-microsoft-sql-server-2014/">TPC-H Benchmark Establishes Cisco UCS C240 as the Fastest Two-socket Server for Microsoft SQL Server 2014</a></li></ul>Now Playing on SSWUG TV!http://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/09/10/now-playing-on-sswug-tv.aspxTue, 10 Sep 2013 17:45:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:50939KKline<p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;line-height:18.99305534362793px;">Hi friends,</p>
<p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;line-height:18.99305534362793px;">I know a lot of you regularly read my blog either on my home page at&nbsp;<a mce_href="http://KevinEKline.com" href="http://KevinEKline.com">KevinEKline.com</a>, on&nbsp;<a mce_href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/default.aspx" href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/default.aspx">SQLBlog.com</a>, or one of the locations where it's syndicated. And you may also regularly take in my content on&nbsp;<a mce_href="http://sqlsentry.tv" href="http://sqlsentry.tv">SQLSentry.TV</a>&nbsp;or my monthly column on&nbsp;<a mce_href="http://www.dbta.com/Articles/MoreNews.aspx?ContextID=329" href="http://www.dbta.com/Articles/MoreNews.aspx?ContextID=329"><i>Database Trends &amp; Applications&nbsp;</i>magazine</a>.</p>
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<p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;line-height:18.99305534362793px;text-align:center;"><i><b>Click the image</b>&nbsp;<b>to see my new weekly video series on SSWUG.org!</b></i></p>
<p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;line-height:18.99305534362793px;">Now I'm adding a new video format to the mix, in partnership with my friend Steven Wynkoop and&nbsp;<a mce_href="http://www.sswug.org/pro/playerpage.aspx?id=2704" href="http://www.sswug.org/pro/playerpage.aspx?id=2704">SSWUG.org</a>. &nbsp;I've been a frequent speaker in the SSWUG virtual conferences over the past several years and, we thought, why not make this a more frequent occurrence than twice per year?</p>
<p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;line-height:18.99305534362793px;">For the next several episodes, I'll be discussing new features that will be released in SQL Server 2014. &nbsp;However, I'd love to make it interactive. &nbsp;So if you have any topics that are keenly interesting to you which are part of my regular repertoire (SQL Server, SQL, other database platforms like Oracle, database design, enterprise architecture, cloud computing, professional development, and leading IT teams), then please drop me a note. I'd love to hear from you.</p>
<p style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;line-height:18.99305534362793px;">-Kevin</p>
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I'll Probably Be Just Down the Street Soon!http://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2012/07/31/come-see-me-i-ll-probably-be-just-down-the-street-soon.aspxTue, 31 Jul 2012 15:02:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:44524KKline<p style="line-height:19px;">Even though I've recently changed jobs, I'll still be speaking at a lot of SQL events across the country and internationally. &nbsp;There are still a few trips that I've yet to finalize, in particular with the fine folks in Houston, run by my friend Nancy Hidy (<a title="Nancy Hidy-Wilson's Blog" href="http://kevinekline.com/wp-admin/nancyhidywilson.wordpress.com">blog</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a title="Nancy Hidy-Wilson's Twitter Feed" href="http://twitter.com/nancyhidywilson">twitter</a>), and my friends in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, run by my friend Mark Ginnebaugh (<a title="Mark Ginnebaugh's Blog" href="http://www.designmind.com/blog">blog</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a title="Mark Ginnebaugh's Twitter Feed" href="http://twitter.com/markginnebaugh">twitter</a>). &nbsp;Also, do to some missed deadlines, it looks like I won't be speaking at the Nordic SQL Rally this fall. My bad! &nbsp;On the other hand, you can see when checking my roster, that I hardly have time to catch my breath with this travel schedule.</p><p style="line-height:19px;">I'll also be doing several on-line events with the&nbsp;<a title="PASS Professional Development Virtual Chapter" href="http://prof-dev.sqlpass.org/">PASS Professional Development Virtual Chapter</a>, run by Mark Caldwell (<a title="Mark Caldwell's Blog" href="http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/markc">blog</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a title="Mark &quot;Ajarn&quot; Caldwell's Twitter Feed" href="http://twitter.com/ajarnmark">twitter</a>), through out the year.</p><p style="line-height:19px;">Here's what's on the docket up through the start of the holiday season:</p><h2 style="line-height:19px;">New York City</h2><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Kevin Kline Speaks at SQL Saturday 158 in NYC" href="http://www.sqlsaturday.com/158/eventhome.aspx">SQL Saturday 158</a>, August 4</p><h2 style="line-height:19px;">The Colorado User Group Tour</h2><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;">&nbsp;<a title="Boulder SQL Server user group" href="https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/boulder-sql-server-users-group">Boulder PASS user group meeting</a>, August 14</p><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Colorado Springs SQL Server User Group" href="http://www.springssql.sqlpass.org/">Colorado Springs PASS user group meeting</a>, August 15 (Register here for&nbsp;<a title="Registration for the Colorado Springs, CO user group meeting" href="http://kevinklinesprings.eventbrite.com/">Colorado Springs PASS user group meeting</a>).</p><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Denver, CO PASS user group" href="http://denver.sqlpass.org/">Denver PASS user group meeting</a>, August 16</p><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;">Comatose, August 17 (Not an actual city in CO).</p><h2 style="line-height:19px;">&nbsp;Orlando</h2><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Kevin Kline Teaches SQL Server Performance Tuning" href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3895236758?ref=ebtn">SQL Saturday Performance Tuning Pre-Con</a>, September 28</p><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Kevin Kline Speaks at SQL Saturday 151" href="http://www.sqlsaturday.com/151/eventhome.aspx">SQL Saturday 151</a>, September 29</p><h2 style="line-height:19px;">Online</h2><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="SSWUG Fall vConference" href="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/event/home.aspx?id=661">SSWUG 2012 Fall vConference</a>, Oct 2-4, (Please register using code 'VCKEVIN'. I will personally hug you, virtually.)</p><h2 style="line-height:19px;">Lincoln</h2><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Kevin Kline's Real World Database Configuration and Tuning Full-Day Seminar" href="http://sqlsat165kevinkline.eventbrite.com/">SQL Saturday Performance Tuning Pre-Con</a>, October 5</p><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Kevin Kline Speaks at SQL Saturday 165 in Lincoln, NE" href="http://www.sqlsaturday.com/eventhome.aspx">SQL Saturday 165</a>, October 6</p><h2 style="line-height:19px;">Cedar Rapids</h2><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="East Iowa SQL Server User Group" href="http://www.380pass.org/">East Iowa PASS user group meeting</a>, Oct 8 TBD</p><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Quad Cities Iowa SQL Server User Group" href="http://qcpass.sqlpass.org/">Quad City PASS user group meeting</a>, Oct 9 TBD</p><h2 style="line-height:19px;">Nashville (Go Titans!)</h2><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Leadership for IT Pros Full Day Seminar" href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3834146034?utm_source=eb_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=new_eventv2&amp;utm_term=eventname_text">SQL Saturday Leadership Skills for IT Pros Pre-Con</a>, October 12</p><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="Kevin Kline Speaks at SQL Saturday 146 in Nashville" href="http://www.sqlsaturday.com/145/eventhome.aspx">SQL Saturday 145</a>, October 13</p><h2 style="line-height:19px;">Seattle</h2><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a title="SQL Connections and Dev Connections Events" href="http://devconnections.com/shows/fall2012/default.aspx?s=191">SQL Connections</a>, Las Vegas, Nov 1-4</p><p style="line-height:19px;padding-left:30px;"><a href="http://www.sqlpass.org/summit/2012/">PASS Summit 2012</a>, Seattle, Nov 6-9</p><p style="line-height:19px;">&nbsp;Let me know if you're nearby and if you're coming to any of these events. &nbsp;I'd enjoy seeing you personally and getting a chance to shake your hand!</p><p style="line-height:19px;">Hope to see you soon,</p><p style="line-height:19px;">-Kevin</p><p style="line-height:19px;">-<a title="Kevin E. Kline's Twitter Feed" href="http://twitter.com/kekline">Follow me on Twitter!</a></p><p style="line-height:19px;">-More content at&nbsp;<a title="Kevin Kline's Professional Blog" href="http://kevinekline.com/">http://KevinEKline.com</a></p>Free Webcast Series: Patterns and Practices in Database Administrationhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2011/04/27/free-webcast-series-patterns-and-practices-in-database-administration.aspxWed, 27 Apr 2011 14:31:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:35228KKline<p><br><a href="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/event/home.aspx?id=274"><img src="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/event/img/Webcast_banner.jpg" class="aligncenter" alt="" height="200" width="1000"></a>
<a href="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/event/home.aspx?id=274" title="Register Here" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/event/home.aspx?id=274" title="Register Here" target="_blank">SSWUG.ORG’s virtual webcasts will prepare the “Accidental DBA” for patterns and practices</a> they will experience in their role as a database administrator. I will provide easy-to-understand insights and realistic examples for professionals who have not had any formal DBA training. By the end of our four-part series, you should have the information needed to get up to speed on database planning, administration and performance tuning basics.
</p><a href="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/event/home.aspx?id=274" title="Register Here" target="_blank"></a><div>
<h3>Session Descriptions</h3></div><div>
In the first session, you will see what is needed to fulfill the role of a (Database Administrator) DBA by learning more about what is typically expected of administrators and where the bulk of the work is done. Regardless if you are a draftee or volunteer to the position, the information applies to anybody wanting to better understand and fully own their title.
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Over the course of the second session, you will find out why it is important to grasp some of the tips and tricks that DBAs have practiced for many years. I will emphasize about the need for documentation, testing, automation, sharing experiences and continuing your education.
</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>During the third session, you will understand the reasons why the DBA is the sheriff in town! That's why it's important to know what you’re dealing with in your departments and inside your databases. I will explain how to inventory, determine what is not your responsibility, talk to your stakeholders, learn the business cycles and tackle important tasks.
</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The fourth and final session will emphasize the four essential skills needed to survive and excel in your database administration position - Communication, Troubleshooting, Benchmarking and Automation. I will explain how to leverage these abilities toward increased job security and professional successes.
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<p style="padding-left:30px;">· Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PDT
</p><p style="padding-left:30px;">· Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PDT
</p><p style="padding-left:30px;">· Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PDT
</p><p style="padding-left:30px;">· Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PDT</p><p>
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Hope to see you there. <a href="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/event/home.aspx?id=274" title="SSWUG Accidental DBA Series" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a>.
Enjoy,
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-Kev
</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/kekline" title="C'mon. You know you want to!" target="_blank">Twitter at kekline</a></div>
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<div>More content at <a href="http://sqlblog.com/controlpanel//">http://KevinEKline.com</a></div>My Last &quot;Catch-Up&quot; Post for 2010 Contenthttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2010/12/31/my-last-catch-up-post-for-2010-content.aspxFri, 31 Dec 2010 20:57:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:32326KKlineI did a lot of writing in 2010. Unfortunately, I didn't do a good job of keeping all of that writing equally distributed throughout all of the channels where I'm active.
<p>So here are a few more posts from my blog, put on-line during the months of November and December 2010, that I didn't get posted here on SQLBlog.com: <br></p>
<h2>1. It's Time to Upgrade!</h2>
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<p>So many of my customers and many of you, dear readers, are still on SQL Server 2005.&nbsp; Join <a href="http://KevinEKline.com" title="Simple the Best (We just don't know in what way it's the best)" target="_blank">Kevin Kline</a>, SQL Server MVP and SQL Server Technology Strategist for Quest Software and <a href="http://brentozar.com" title="He's not heavy. He's my brother." target="_blank">Brent Ozar</a>, SQL Server Domain Expert for Quest Software as they introduce the top ten features and capabilities in SQL Server 2008 that they find to be the most exciting and valuable.
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<h2>2. Dealing with the Micromanaging Boss</h2>
<p><img src="http://kevinekline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/mad_boss-03.jpg" title="Bad bosses are the suck" alt="Bad bosses are the suck" align="left" border="1" height="268" hspace="5" width="250">This is probably my favorite professional development article of the year.&nbsp; Micromanagers make us feel untrusted and stymied by their constant need
for tediously detailed and frequent updates, constant changes to minor
details of our work, and overly developed attention to administrative
details that really don’t matter in our daily job.&nbsp; But there’s hope!&nbsp; Get all of my career advice on dealing with micromanaging bosses <a href="http://kevinekline.com/?p=635" title="Microcomputers = good, Micromanagers = bad" target="_blank">here</a>.<br></p>
<h2>3. [Video] Troubleshooting Memory Pressure on SQL Server</h2>
<p>This is a little bit of an older video. But it's still useful info if you're working with SQL Server 2005 or 2000. Check it out <a href="http://kevinekline.com/?p=732" title="Video! Trouble!! Shooting!!!" target="_blank">here</a>.
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<h2>4. [DBTA] What the Heck is Microsoft's Database Product Trajectory?</h2>
<p>I was once asked what I thought Microsoft's overall product trajectory for SQL Server was, in light of Oracle's rather obvious trajectory of acquiring multiple application vendors who will, in turn, deploy more and more of their applications to the Oracle database platform. You can read all about my thoughts in my monthly column at <i>Database Trends &amp; Application</i> magazine - <a href="http://www.dbta.com/Articles/Columns/SQL-Server-Drill-Down/Microsofte28099s-Trajectory-for-SQL-Server-Becomes-Clear-with-PowerPivot-60468.aspx"> [READ MORE]</a></p>
<h2>5. Eight Characteristics of Excellent Leaders [Plays Well With Others]</h2>
<p>In this installment of my professional development column called <i>Plays Well With Others</i>, I talk about what distinguishes truly great leaders. There's a lively discussion on the topic and I encourage you to take part. Read it <a href="http://kevinekline.com/?p=636" title="Be a leader!" target="_blank">here</a>.
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<h2>6. The Shape of Database Licensing Costs to Come [DBTA]<br></h2>
<p><img src="http://kevinekline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Statshot-Americas-Most-Popular-Charts.jpg" title="Graphs Do Not Always Help Explain the Situation" alt="Graphs Do Not Always Help Explain the Situation" align="right" border="1" height="289" hspace="5" width="455">One fall semester many years ago, I was a university freshman.&nbsp; Actually, I was anything but "fresh." I was dumb enough to think that 8 a.m. was a wonderful time to attend Economics 101. After staying up until the wee hours most every night, the "dismal science" took on more than one meaning as I set my clock just early enough to get to class on time.&nbsp; Along with 30 other very naïve classmates, I staggered into class and did my bleary-eyed best to focus on the lessons at hand.&nbsp; There were lots of Greek compound words and lots of graphs.<br><br>I learned, for example, that the word economics derives from the Greek "oikonomikos," which means, approximately, "death by slidedecks" and, specifically, "house" (oikos) and "management" (mikos).&nbsp; I barely survived the experience and never took an 8 a.m. class again.&nbsp; Imagine my surprise, then, when a lesson I'd learned (and promptly forgotten) all those years ago jumped back into my consciousness late last year. - <a href="http://www.dbta.com/Articles/Columns/SQL-Server-Drill-Down/The-Shape-of-Licensing-Costs-to-Come-60921.aspx">[READ MORE]</a></p>
<h2>7. So You're the Boss Now... [Plays Well with Others]</h2>
<p>If you have any ambition at all, you have probably wanted (and possibly gotten) a promotion over your current colleagues. If you've been there before, you know that once friendly relationships can get, well, weird. Read my tips and tricks for how to make the most of <a href="http://www.impawards.com/2008/posters/promotion.jpg" title="Bad bosses are the suck. Don't be one." target="_blank">this situation in this professional development article</a>. </p>
<h2>8. The NoSQL Movement - Hype or Hope?</h2>
<p>NoSQL is no fad. And you need to be in the "know", not necessarily in the "No". Gno? Pneu? Too many phonetically similar pronunciations! Read my thoughts on the NoSQL movement on one of <i>Database Trends &amp; Applications</i> magazine's most popular articles of the year. - <a href="http://www.dbta.com/Articles/Columns/SQL-Server-Drill-Down/The-NoSQL-Movement-Hype-or-Hope3f-66376.aspx">[READ MORE]</a>
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<h2>9. Effectiveness and Efficiency at Work [Video]</h2>
<p>In this golden oldie (yes, two years constitutes "old"), I present my thoughts on how to be both effective and efficient on the job and in life in general. And if you didn't know that these are different concepts, then you need <a href="http://kevinekline.com/?p=748" title="It's one of my first videos, but one of the best." target="_blank">this video</a> most muchly. </p>
<h2>10. What's Your Data Management and Retention Policy? [DBTA]</h2>
<p>If managing your corporate data for the long term isn't currently on your mind, it should be, and in several different ways: cost, performance, business continuity, and compliance. <a href="http://www.dbta.com/Articles/Columns/SQL-Server-Drill-Down/What%27s-Your-Data-Management-and-Retention-Policy3f-67601.aspx">[READ MORE]</a> </p>
<p><a href="http://twitter.com/kekline" title="You know you want to" target="_blank">Follow me on Twitter!</a></p>
<p style="font-style:italic;">Originally Posted on YoutTube November 12, 2008.&nbsp;</p>See You in St Louis, and then London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and York, UKhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2010/09/07/see-you-in-st-louis-and-then-london-amsterdam-copenhagen-stockholm-and-york-uk.aspxTue, 07 Sep 2010 20:55:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:28610KKline<div>
Good grief, there's a lot of travel in my future. &lt;sigh ... deep breath&gt; It'll be exhausting and it'll be hard to lose so much time with the family. But if I'm able to avoid travel mishaps, it'll be fun.
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<p>&nbsp;</p><h2><em>Meet Me In St. Louis</em></h2>
I'll be speaking in St. Louis, MO on Tuesday, September 14th for their mid-day meeting. The details, as I have them, are:
<p style="padding-left:30px;"><strong>Tuesday, September 14, 2010 1-4pm</strong>
</p><p style="padding-left:30px;">Location: Microsoft St. Louis Office, Three City Place Drive, Suite 1100, St. Louis, MO 63141
</p><p style="padding-left:30px;"><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/usaoffices/northcentral/stlouis.mspx">http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/usaoffices/northcentral/stlouis.mspx</a>
</p><p style="padding-left:30px;">Parking is in the garage behind / next to the building. There is an entrance to the building from the 2nd floor in the garage.
<a href="http://www.stlssug.org/docs/2010_September_14_Meeting_Announcement.doc"></a></p><p style="padding-left:30px;"><a href="http://www.stlssug.org/docs/2010_September_14_Meeting_Announcement.doc">Additional details and instructions on how to log in</a>
</p><p style="padding-left:30px;"><b>Speaker</b>: Kevin Kline, Quest Software
<b>Topic</b>: SQL Server Internals and Architecture
</p><p style="padding-left:30px;"><b>Speaker</b>: Kevin Kline, Quest Software
<b>Topic</b>: SQL Statement Tuning with Query Optimizer Strategies</p><div>
I'll be giving away free t-shirts, posters, an eBook or three, and backrubs (super-models, only).
</div><div>&nbsp;</div><h2><em>SQL Bits, On the Cheap</em></h2><div>
<a href="http://sqlbits.com/information/Pricing.aspx"><img src="http://www.livingtravel.com/europe/england/yorkshire_northeast/York8.jpg" class=" " title="York Cathedral a.k.a. &quot;York Minster&quot;" alt="" width="305" height="500"></a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>I’ve tweeted previously about the <a href="http://sqlbits.com/" title="SQLBits" target="_blank">SQL Bits conference</a> in York on September 30th – October 2nd, but this is my first blog post about it. Now is the time to settle your plans to attend. And while you're settling those plans, take advantage of Quest Software's 20% discount on the Thursday and Friday sessions requiring payment. Just be sure to use the code <strong>QST20 </strong>when you register.
The Saturday is free for everyone. Note - I said FREE. So if you're struggling to convince your boss of the value of the time off and cost required to attend these events, then at least plan to attend Saturday. But as you can see <a href="http://sqlbits.com/information/Pricing.aspx" title="Inexpensive and Affordable" target="_blank">here</a>, the prices are quite low compared to most other conferences of similar quality.
I firmly believe the standard for <a href="http://sqlbits.com/information/PublicSpeakers.aspx" title="SQL Bits Speakers" target="_blank">speakers</a> and <a href="http://sqlbits.com/information/Agenda.aspx" title="SQL Bits Agenda" target="_blank">content</a> at SQLBits is second to none in the UK. I'll be a wallflower in comparison to other friends of mine also speaking at the event, such as <a href="http://www.brentozar.com/" title="Brent Ozar Blog" target="_blank">Brent Ozar</a>, a MCM SQL Server and former colleague now working with SQLSkills, <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/buckwoody/" title="Buck Woody Blog" target="_blank">Buck Woody</a>, the well-known "Real World DBA" and senior technical specialist from Microsoft, as well as many other SQL Server MVPs, authors, and speakers, such as the event organizer, <a href="http://sqlblog.com/controlpanel/blogs/sqlblogcasts.com/blogs/simons/" title="Simon says &quot;Go to SQLBits!&quot;" target="_blank">Simon Sabin</a>, and Quest Software SQL Server expert and editor-in-chief of SQLServerPedia, <a href="http://www.iainkick.com/archive/2010/08/sql-bits-7-massive-discount/" title="Massive Discounts, I say!" target="_blank">Iain Kick</a>. Some sessions I'm looking forward to include:
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<li><strong>Monitoring and Tuning Parallel Query Execution - Part II – R Meyyappan</strong></li>
<li><strong>Where the bl**dy h*** are you? (Spatial Data Visualisation) - Rob Farley </strong>(all the way from Adelaide, Australia)<strong>
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<li><strong>Introduction to Performance Analysis and Tuning – Simon Sabin</strong></li>
<li><strong>Oracle for SQL Server DBAs – Gavin Payne</strong></li>
<li><strong>Lies, Damned Lies And Statistics. Making The Most Out of SQL Server Statistics - Maciej Pilecki </strong></li>
<li><strong>Extreme scaling with SQL Azure – Martin Schmidt</strong></li>
<li><strong>Automating SSIS - Andre Kamman</strong></li>
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Attendance will definitely enhance your skills and ability to do your job. The added bonus is that York is a lovely place to visit with a beautiful and storied cathedral, so I highly recommend the event for all SQL Server professionals.
Prior to SQLBits, I'll be presenting in London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Stockholm. I hope you can attend an event closer to you if you cannot make it to York!
</div><div>&nbsp;</div><h2><em>And Just to Make Sure I'm Thoroughly Frozen...</em></h2></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><a href="http://sqlsaturday.com/58/eventhome.aspx"><img src="http://www.teambuildinginc.com/images_cities/Minneapolis.jpg" class=" " alt="" width="484" height="392"></a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>While I usually have a policy against visiting places cold enough to die between the front door and the mailbox, I'll be stopping in at SQL Saturday 58 in Minnesota for a SQL Saturday taking place on <em>Friday </em>(not a typo), October 29th, the day after my birthday. I'll be 21 years old and, since I'm now of legal drinking age, you should by me a drink. The event organizer, as well as my friend and fellow MVP, <a href="http://stratesql.com/" title="He's Promised to do a Polar Bear Dip in his skivvies for the event" target="_blank">Jason Strate</a>, just <span style="text-decoration:underline;">has </span>to be different by holding the event on a Friday, eh? Track the event on twitter using the hash tag #sqlsat58.
Read all the details <a href="http://sqlsaturday.com/58/eventhome.aspx" title="At least there's frozen custard!" target="_blank">here</a> and register asap!
</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Once finished in Minnesota, I'll barely get a breather in before heading right back out for the big <a href="http://www.sqlpass.org/summit/na2010/" title="I'll be staying thru Saturday this year" target="_blank">PASS 2010 Summit</a> in Seattle from Nov 8 -11.
Hope to see you at one of these events soon!
</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Best regards,
</div><div>-Kevin
<a href="http://twitter.com/kekline" title="&gt;&gt;Skwawk Skwawk!&lt;&lt;" target="_blank"></a></div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/kekline" title="&gt;&gt;Skwawk Skwawk!&lt;&lt;" target="_blank">Twitter @kekline</a></div><div>More content at <a href="http://KevinEKline.com" title="Dat's a Spicy Meatball!" target="_blank">http://KevinEKline.com&nbsp; </a><br></div>
<br><div id="refHTML"></div>Free Training for You, Punishing Workload for Me. Thank You for Enjoying My Misery.http://sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2010/02/09/free-training-for-you-punishing-workload-for-me-thank-you-for-enjoying-my-misery.aspxTue, 09 Feb 2010 19:12:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:22068KKline<p><a href="http://kevinekline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/stupid-road-construction-workers-copy.gif"><img src="http://kevinekline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/stupid-road-construction-workers-copy-300x222.gif" class="size-medium wp-image-423" title="Everybody Needs a Little Training" alt="Everybody Needs a Little Training" width="300" align="texttop" height="222"></a>
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<p><br></p><p>Everybody enjoys a little free training now and then. I've got mountains of free training in the works. Some of it is in-person and local while some are in webcast format. Please join me as you're able!
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<h3>Tomorrow - Wednesday!</h3>
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 <i><b>12 pm (noon) MST</b></i> - <a href="http://www.sqlpass.org/Events/ctl/ViewEvent/mid/521.aspx?ID=291" title="I made these mistakes so you don't have to." target="_blank">PASS DBA Virtual Chapter; Top 10 Administration Mistakes on SQL Server</a>
<p style="padding-left:30px;">There are a short list of mistakes that, if you know of them in advance and prepare for them, will make your life much easier. This presentation shows you these mistakes, the "low hanging fruit" of database administration. Once you apply the lessons learned from this session, you’ll find yourself performing at a higher level of efficiency and effectiveness than before. <a href="http://sqlserver.quest.com" title="Great MSSQL Products from a Great Company" target="_blank">Quest</a> is sponsoring this and raffling off a copy of my book, <i>SQL in a Nutshell</i>, and O-M-G a KINDLE!!! (Free, but registration required.) And if you haven't already done it, join <a href="http://www.sqlpass.org" title="The Professional Association for SQL Server" target="_blank">PASS</a>!</p>
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<h3>Day After Tomorrow - Thursday!</h3>
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 11 am EST - <a href="http://www.quest.com/events/listdetails.aspx?contentid=10915&amp;technology=34&amp;prod=&amp;prodfamily=&amp;loc=" title="SQL Injection - All Too Common" target="_blank">Quest Software Pain of the Week; Understanding &amp; Preventing SQL Injection Attacks</a> - with Kevin Kline and K. Brian Kelley
<p style="padding-left:30px;">SQL Injection attacks is the most common hacker trick used on the Web and yet, one of the easiest to prevent. Learn what they are and why you need to be concerned about them. In this webcast, I and SQL Server MVP K. Brian Kelley (<a href="http://sqlblog.com/controlpanel/blogs/www.sqlservercentral.com/blogs/brian_kelley/default.aspx" title="K.B.K. at SQLServerCentral" target="_blank">blog </a>| <a href="http://twitter.com/kbriankelley" title="He's also a youth minister" target="_blank">twitter</a>) will demonstrate different types of SQL injection attacks. You’ll learn how to find and block them to keep your databases safe, preventing disruptions to your organization. <a href="http://sqlserver.quest.com/" title="Great MSSQL Products from a Great Company" target="_blank">Quest</a> is sponsoring this as well and raffling off more goodies. (Free, but registration required.)</p>
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 6 pm CST - <a href="http://www.nashdotnet.org/Home/tabid/76/ModuleID/408/ItemID/38/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx" title="Presenting in my home town, Nashvegas" target="_blank">Nashville .NET User Group; Ten Things DBAs Want .NET Developers to Know</a>
<p style="padding-left:30px;">Stereotypes abound for different types of people in the IT world. Developers think DBAs are control freaks. DBAs think developers are unruly cowboys. How do we overcome these differences? If you’re a developer, your best strategy is to manage your DBAs’ anxieties and demonstrate your competence and credibility. Attend this session to learn about 10 techniques that developers can apply to their code which will calm your DBAs’ fears and earn their admiration. Techniques include how to analyze a query plan and how to make sure your query is taking advantage of the best available indexes. Attendance is free although registration is encouraged so we can get a good count for the food, plus there's free pizza and a raffle at the end. Drinks afterwards at Chilis.</p>
<h3>Coming Soon</h3>
Mar 03, 2010 &gt;&gt;&gt;<i><b>FULL DAY OF FREE TRAINING</b></i>!&lt;&lt;&lt; - <a href="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/shows/spring10/quest/register/multireg.asp?newmem=1" title="Live from Sunny Tucson, AZ" target="_blank">Quest Software SQL Server vConference; Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning</a> with Kevin Kline, Brent Ozar, and Ariel Weil
<p style="padding-left:30px;">Join SQL Server MVPs, Kevin Kline and Brent Ozar (<a href="http://www.brentozar.com" title="His blog's original name was &quot;King of SQL Server&quot; but felt it might be a tad haughty." target="_blank">blog </a>| <a href="http://twitter.com/brento" title="Many followers think it's about &quot;B&quot; Rentals." target="_blank">twitter</a>), along with Quest Product Manager <a href="http://www.vconferenceonline.com/shows/spring10/quest/register/bio.asp?id=3" title="He doesn't blog or tweet, but he's a fricken genius!" target="_blank">Ari Weil</a> —all from <a href="http://sqlserver.quest.com" title="Trading under Qsft - buy our stock!" target="_blank">Quest Software</a>—as they interactively present tips and tricks to help you monitor your SQL Server environment with ease. You’ll learn how to use Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) to simplify troubleshooting and significantly enhance SQL Server performance. The day consists of <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><i>eight sessions with live Q&amp;A</i></span> - a great way to get answers to your questions straight from the source. Chat live with Quest experts. Plus, you can visit the Quest booth to download helpful resources like white papers, watch demos and more. This virtual training day is free and you can attend the sessions that fit your needs - perfect for tight budgets and busy schedules.</p>
Mar 06, 2010 - <a href="http://www.sqlsaturday.com/33/eventhome.aspx" title="Home of Bank of America - &quot;May we wedgie your mortgage?&quot;" target="_blank">PASS SQL Saturday, Charlotte, SC</a>
<p style="padding-left:30px;">The SQL Server Community will experience an event like no other in the Southeast region. Renowned speakers from around the world will gather in Charlotte, NC to share their knowledge on Microsoft SQL Server. This is your opportunity to meet, network with and learn from the SQL Community leading experts such as Andrew Kelly, Rick Heiges, John Welch, Brian Knight, Geoff Hiten, Andy Warren, Jessica M. Moss, Rafael Salas, Sergey Pustovit and Tim Ford. Also scheduled to present are current SQL PASS President Rushabh Mehta and former SQL PASS Presidents Wayne Snyder and Kevin Kline.</p>
Mar 24, 2010 - <a href="http://dba.sqlpass.org/" title="Details to come...eventually." target="_blank">PASS DBA Virtual Chapter</a>; SQL Internals &amp; Architecture
Apr 08, 2010 - <a href="http://www.quest.com/backstage/pow.aspx" title="Details will be announced soon. Bring a friend." target="_blank">Quest Software Pain of the Week</a>; The Admin's Guide to SQL Server w/ Buck Woody
Apr 12, 2010 - <a href="http://houston.sqlpass.org/" title="The TN Titans &gt; The Houston Texans. Nyah Nyah Nyah!" target="_blank">PASS Chapter, Houston</a>; topic TBD
Apr 17, 2010 - <a href="http://www.sqlsaturday.com/31/eventhome.aspx" title="In Which BrentO and I Will Shock, Amuse, and Entertain You. We might even talk about SQL Server." target="_blank">PASS SQL Saturday, Chicago</a>; Keynoting w/ Brent Ozar
May 13, 2010 - <a href="http://www.quest.com/backstage/pow.aspx" title="Buck Still Has to Write This Slide Deck" target="_blank">Quest Software Pain of the Week</a>; SQL Server for the Oracle DBA w/ Buck Woody
May 13, 2010 - <a href="http://louisville.sqlpass.org/" title="I'll miss the KY Derby by one week. Dern!" target="_blank">PASS Chapter, Louisville</a>; topic TBD
May 15, 2010 - <a href="http://www.sqlsaturday.com" title="I hope it's on Saturday." target="_blank">PASS SQL Saturday, Louisville</a>; topic TBD
May 22, 2010 - <a href="http://www.indytechfest.com/Home.aspx" title="Website to host content soon... I think..." target="_blank">Indy Tech Fest</a>; SQL Internals &amp; Architecture
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